Developing nursing research in a contract-driven arena: inequities and iniquities

Area of Science:

• Nursing Science
• Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

• The imperative for nursing to adopt evidence-based practices is widely recognized.
• However, the development of nursing research, a cornerstone of this practice, encounters numerous obstacles.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and analyze the key problems impeding the progress of nursing research.
• To provide a foundation for strategies aimed at overcoming these research barriers.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive review of existing literature on nursing research challenges was conducted.
• Qualitative analysis of identified problems was performed to understand their nature and impact.

Main Results:

• Several critical issues were identified, including funding limitations, methodological complexities, and a lack of research support infrastructure.
• Barriers related to time constraints for researchers and dissemination challenges were also prominent.

Conclusions:

• The identified problems pose significant threats to the advancement of nursing research.
• Overcoming these obstacles is essential for strengthening the evidence base in nursing and enhancing the quality of patient care.